SOC 17-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — Bakersfield
Bakersfield-Delano, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Bakersfield, CA is $127,340 per year, close to the national median of $130,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Bakersfield, CA is $127,340 per year, close to the national median of $130,220 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $100,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $178,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $110,070 to $159,700.
Employment stands at 580, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $194,370. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 44th of 474 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,340 | −22.9% |
| 25th | $110,070 | −15.5% |
| Median (50th) | $127,340 | −2.2% |
| 75th | $159,700 | +22.6% |
| 90th | $178,380 | +37.0% |
| Mean | $134,510 | +3.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $194,370 | 5,970 | |
| 2 | Santa Cruz | $182,840 | 30 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $172,290 | 290 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $162,440 | 2,000 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $156,480 | 3,450 | |
| 6 | Oxnard | $147,180 | 830 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $142,460 | 900 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $140,530 | 4,880 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $135,810 | 160 | |
| 10 | Riverside | $130,940 | 580 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bakersfield run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $127,340 buys what $115,032 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,032US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,340 a year, 2.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $100,340 to $178,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $194,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Bakersfield, CA?
The median annual wage is $127,340, or $61.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $130,220, so pay in Bakersfield, CA is 2.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bakersfield, CA earns more than $178,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $100,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $194,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Bakersfield, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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